Apr 14, 2022 12:38 PM
In Memoriam: Charnett Moffett, 1967–2022
Charnett Moffett, a renowned bassist who performed with a host jazz stalwarts and carved out a successful solo career,…
Bassist John Clayton was one of the first people to make a donation to help found the Vail Jazz Workshop. He’s taught there since 1996.
(Photo: Jack Affleck)In DownBeat’s annual International Jazz Camp Guide, you’ll find detailed descriptions of more than 100 jazz camps, including information on applications, dates, costs, faculty and more. The guide also features informative articles on a few camps, including:
• Vail Jazz Workshop in Colorado: Learning from the Masters
• Summer Music Clinic in Wisconsin: Jazz Ed for Everyone
• KoSA Music Around the Globe: The Power of Percussion
The complete camp listings can be found here. DB
Charnett Moffett
Apr 14, 2022 12:38 PM
Charnett Moffett, a renowned bassist who performed with a host jazz stalwarts and carved out a successful solo career,…
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